A platinum-topped gold and diamond necklace presented to writer and socialite Helen Hay on her wedding day topped Sotheby’s auction Tuesday. 

Brecken Branstrator

Attleboro Jewelers was awarded the 2014 Business of the Year Award by the United Regional Chamber of Commerce in Massachusetts. 

Michelle Graff

Scott Kay Inc. will reopen today after the unexpected death of the brand’s namesake designer last week, a man who is remembered as a pioneer in the jewelry industry.  

Brecken Branstrator

Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company is again teaming up with Sarah’s Hope Jewelry and Jewelers for Children to give to children in need through its “Hope for the Holidays” sweepstakes. 

Michelle Graff

Pantone has picked “Marsala” as its 2015 Color of the Year. The robust and earthy red supplants “Radiant Orchid,” the bright purple that was this year’s hue.

Michelle Graff

A buyer paid more than $34,000 for this single earring featuring a plastic pharaoh and imitation turquoise worn by Madonna in the 1985 film “Desperately Seeking Susan.” 

Michelle Graff

Sandra Helayne Schechter Hequin, a member of the family that owns Miami mainstay Morays Jewelers, died last week after a brief battle with cancer. She was 53. 

Michelle Graff

For the first time, Victoria’s Secret has unveiled two “Fantasy Bras,” each valued at more than $2 million and adorned with more than 16,000 gemstones.

Michelle Graff

After receiving a grant from Signet Jewelers Ltd., the Diamond Development Initiative now is coordinating the technical assistance function of the Kimberley Process’ administrative arm. 

Michelle Graff

Studs in geometric shapes and with colored gemstones are styles retailers should consider stocking alongside classic diamond earrings this Christmas.  

The “Graff ruby,” a stone weighing 8.62 carats that possesses the vivid, desirable hue known as pigeon’s blood, was purchased for a record-breaking $8.6 million at Sotheby’s on Wednesday. 

Brecken Branstrator

Chirag Bhagat of Spotswood Jewelers in New Jersey, discusses how community involvement has helped his store grow, and how they work to make clients feel comfortable.

Brecken Branstrator

When Bonhams New York auctions 700 pieces from the estate of the late Lauren Bacall this spring, it will include more than 30 of her favorite jewels from top brands like Cartier, Chanel and Tiffany & Co. 

Michelle Graff

Endless Jewelry has entered into a long-term partnership with Jennifer Lopez to create a line of bracelets bearing the singer, actress and fashion designer’s trademark.  

Michelle Graff

Leading the sale of jewelry that once belonged to the horticulturist, art collector and philanthropist was a 9.75-carat fancy vivid blue diamond that set two world auction records.

Brecken Branstrator

Slow overall watch sales and poor sell-through on its flagship brand overseas led to a disappointing third quarter for the Movado Group Inc.

Michelle Graff

Tacori is making a move beyond men’s wedding bands, offering its male customers fashion jewelry for the first time.

Brecken Branstrator

Corinne Jewelers celebrated its golden anniversary with what the store’s owner describes as a “once-in-a-lifetime” sale--a 1.64-carat radiant-cut pink diamond. 

Michelle Graff

The Diamond Empowerment Fund now is telling the story of the good that diamonds do around the world directly to consumers.  

Michelle Graff

Designed to tap into the Chinese market’s growing demand for gem-set jewelry, Hearts on Fire will open its first store on mainland China when it debuts its Shanghai location this month.

Michelle Graff

Asaad Malak of Malak Jewelers in Charlotte, N.C. shares how he turns strangers into friends and first-time visitors into lifelong clients. 

With careful consideration about the information shared in posts, jewelers can utilize social media channels effectively without making their store a target for criminals.

Brecken Branstrator

The Diamond Empowerment Fund announced Tuesday that its board of directors approved the granting of funds to its three existing beneficiaries as well as an additional $15,000 donation to the Flaviana Matata Foundation.

Michelle Graff

A new world auction record for a fancy vivid pink diamond was set at Sotheby’s Tuesday when an 8.41-carat internally flawless fancy vivid purple-pink diamond sold for $17.8 million. 

Michelle Graff

Two jewels that once belonged to English crime novelist and playwright Agatha Christie sold for nearly $80,000 at Bonhams Wednesday, well exceeding what the auction house anticipated. 

Michelle Graff